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GACAANN The Birth of a Chapter

GACAANN The Birth of a Chapter. Strategies for a New Chapter Darlene C. Williams, RN Ronda Grigsby, RN. Conception The Idea of a Chapter. Why do you want to have a chapter? Education, Socializing, Clinical Ladder, Networking, Professionalism. Planning. Research the possibility

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GACAANN The Birth of a Chapter

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  1. GACAANNThe Birth of a Chapter Strategies for a New Chapter Darlene C. Williams, RN Ronda Grigsby, RN

  2. ConceptionThe Idea of a Chapter Why do you want to have a chapter? Education, Socializing, Clinical Ladder, Networking, Professionalism

  3. Planning • Research the possibility • People who will work on this project • Other chapters in the area • Feasible at your facility • NANN website

  4. Development of Chapter • Officers • Bylaws • Membership • Goal setting • Publicity • Committees • Projects

  5. Officers • Officers should be in line with National • President • President-Elect • Secretary • Treasurer • Vision for the future • Once chartered, have an election for officers

  6. Bylaws • Keep in line with NANN bylaws • Keep it simple • Revision of Bylaws

  7. NICU NICUs in the Area Nursing Schools NANN members in the area Perinatal Centers Pediatric Units Labor and Delivery Units Membership

  8. Goal Setting • Short term goal Membership drive Committees • Long term goal Increase in membership 1-2 day Educational workshop

  9. Publicity • Utilize the NANN list • Local NICUs / School • Perinatal Outreach • Newspapers • Hospital Newsletters • TV stations • NANN Central

  10. What kind is the most important for the advancement of the chapter? Continuing Education Membership Community Outreach SIGS, Research, Public Relations, Legislative etc… Committees

  11. Continuing Education • Resources • Members • March of Dimes • Nursing Schools • NANN recommended Speakers • Pharmaceutical or Formula Representatives • National speakers • Physicians • Nurses in other fields…Lactation, Transport Coordinators, CNS,NNP, Pediatrics

  12. Educational Programs • Send out a questionnaire • What programs are out there? • New products and procedures • March of Dimes Modules • Lactation Consultants

  13. Membership • Continue membership drive • Offer discount if they join on the day of the meeting • Welcome Letter • Membership card • Membership certificate • Chapter Bylaws

  14. Community Outreach • March of Dimes • Ronald McDonald House • Local Pregnancy Centers • Other worthwhile organizations in the area

  15. Communication • Chapter President must communicate with members. • Chapter Newsletter • Chapter Emails • Chapter updates

  16. Chapter Items Chapter T-Shirts Chapter Canvas Bags Chapter Pins Other Chapter Items Teddy Bears Lapel Pins Lanyards

  17. Social Networking • Christmas Luncheon or Party • March of Dimes Walk • Community Outreach Participation

  18. KEEP IT FUN! Making the chapter activities fun and educational is one way to keep your members interested.

  19. The Birth of a Chapter You need to look professional and act professional Learn from your mistakes. Correct your mistakes.

  20. Walk through the valley to get to the top of the Mountain

  21. Have a Nice Day! Darlene C. Williams President, GACAANN Ronda Grigsby Committee Chairman, GACAANN

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